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Some_Emo_Chick@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

Sony patent could let players tap a credit card on their PlayStation controller to buy games

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Some_Emo_Chick@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago
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Sony patent could let players tap a credit card on their PlayStation controller to buy games - Dexerto
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Sony has filed a patent application for a PlayStation controller that could read payment details from a nearby credit card or phone.
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    so… a payment terminal ? Why can they patent this?

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      Probably because it’s on a controller. It is fucking stupid.

      Payment terminal, can’t patent that. Payment terminal on a toaster? Yes you can patent that. Lol

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        Payment terminal on a toaster

        BRB!

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          At this point, it’s getting into findom territory. “Don’t want your toast to burn you disgusting pervert? You make such pathetic financial decisions. You should give that money to me instead, and maybe I’ll consider only burning your toast a little.”

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            • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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              That’s so excellent

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              Thanks for making me remember old scars.

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            Visa and MasterCard already excerise findom. You aren’t allowed to use your money on anything that makes mommy visa and daddy mastercard look bad. Else you will be banned.

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              or you’re an ICC judge that issued Netanyahou arrest warrant just for a lil’ genocide

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        There’s supposed to be an inventive height. Obvious combinations aren’t patentable by law. But the patent offices are all stupid and just lets it happen and force people to take it to court.

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